Harvest Fest

Marietta's HarvestFest is an annual arts & crafts festival held each October. In addition to a wide variety of arts & crafts vendors, the festival includes Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows on the Square, Costume Contest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival.

Event Schedule

Arts & Crafts Show

The Arts & Crafts Show draws artists and craftspeople from the southern states, including many local vendors. Exhibitor information and application can be downloaded HERE.

Touch-A-Truck

Festival-goers of all ages will enjoy this portion of the event. Many City of Marietta vehicles will be on display for an up-close experience, such as firetrucks, police cars, tractors, tow trucks, and many more!

Halloween Happenings Kid’s Festival

Calling all kids to come dressed in their favorite costume with a trick-or-treat bag! Halloween Happenings is a kid’s festival for children ages 12 and younger. Carnival games, inflatable houses, candy and other special activities make this a safe and fun fall event.

Costume Contest

Come dressed in your best handmade costume for a chance to win the coveted City of Marietta’s “Grand Prize Winner”! Contest starts at 2:00PM at the Glover Park Stage with our littlest contestants. Categories for the contest are: Overall Grand Prize Winner, 1st-3rd Place Age Group Winners <1 year old, 2 years old, 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old, 6 years old, 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old, & 11-12 years old. There will also be an Overall and 1st-3rd Group category (groups are minimum of 2 contestants and any age). The pet costume contest at 3:00PM will close out the show with an Overall Grand Prize and 1st -3rd place winners.

*Contestants should arrive to the stage at 1:30PM to receive a contestant number.

Scarecrows On The Square

The annual Scarecrows On The Square competition will be on display throughout the park during the festival. Visit the “Scarecrow On The Square” page for more information.

Additional Information

For more information, call the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.